Case Studies
Find out more about some of the assignments carried out by our consultants:
 Internet Fashion Company
With a high internet presence selling fashion brands (turnover £11 million), this client wanted
to transfer and expand its operations.
Warehouse Refurbishment and
Redevelopment for Food Manufacturer
Britain’s biggest food manufacturer wanted a centre for warehousing best practice at one of
their 60 UK sites. The site was set up as a benchmark within the company for the definition
and delivery of the highest possible standards of working practice.
Lean Enterprise Training Programme
Skillnets is an enterprise-led support body whose mission is to enhance the skills of people
in employment in Irish industry to support competitiveness and employability. Skillnets is
funded from the National Training Fund and its stakeholders include leading employer and
employee representative bodies - IBEC, Chambers Ireland, CIF, SFA, and ICTU.
Improving Operational Processes
for Food Manufacturer
Britain’s biggest food manufacturer wanted a centre for warehousing best practice at one of
their 60 UK sites. The site was set up as a benchmark within the company for the definition
and delivery of the highest possible standards of working practice.
New Warehouse Design and Construction for Food Manufacturer
Britain’s biggest food manufacturer wanted a centre for warehousing best practice at one of
their 60 UK sites. The site was set up as a benchmark within the company for the definition
and delivery of the highest possible standards of working practice. The client wished to
consolidate its distribution and warehousing network to cost effectively accommodate past
and future acquisitions of competitors.
Home Entertainment Company
With a global presence and strong brand in the worlds of film, television and gaming, this client wanted to consolidate and optimise its operations throughout the UK and Europe.
Healthcare Equipment Manufacturer
This client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of equipment used in hospitals within the National Health Service and around the world. Following a review of manufacturing operations, it was decided to relocate to a new factory in Ireland. WBS was tasked with reviewing the proposed move and managing the entire relocation project.
Glassware Manufacturer
This client is one of the world's best-known glassware producers. In the past five years it has strengthened its global position still further, with a significant expansion of its product portfolio. With competition intensifying in a number of markets, the client called in WBS to help protect and strengthen its competitive advantage.
Domestic Heating Products Manufacturer
This client manufactures one of the UK's best-known brands of domestic heating. Following a review of manufacturing operations, it was decided improvements could not be made without a move to a new, smaller site.
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